| Ferris State vs. MTU |
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|---|---|---|
#351 in National Universities #29 in Michigan Colleges | Rankings* | #170 in National Universities #7 in Michigan Colleges |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,778 Michigan Residents $14,778 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$20,532 Michigan Residents $44,807 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,538 Michigan Residents $9,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$25,916 Michigan Residents $25,916 Out-of-State |
| Less$10,699 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,095 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,010 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter91.39% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.43% |
| Favorable14.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.93% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,959 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,403 |
| Larger8,991 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,013 |
| Smaller968 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,390 |
| Larger1,655 | Online Student Population | Smaller352 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower47% | Graduate Rate | Higher68% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,213) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,097) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,818) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,301) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 669 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Lower$96,578 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,725 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.